New Zealand joins 19 countries in statement condemning Iran’s attacks in the Gulf
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon emphasised the attacks against fuel tankers and energy infrastructure were leading to higher fuel…
Tenancy Tribunal hears ongoing leak in Auckland rental caused mushrooms to sprout from bedroom carpet
She got a reply from the woman, who said there had been an issue in the main bedroom.…
A history of New Zealanders slipping on banana peels
Today, slipping on a banana peel is the ultimate comedy cliche. A century ago, it was a serious…
Tropical Cyclone Narelle forecast to become severe as it nears Top End
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Fuel crisis: AA warns against panic buying, stockpiling
Several petrol stations ran out of fuel on Thursday and Friday. Photo: RNZ / Quin Tauetau The Automobile…
Cemetery ‘mess’ disappoints bereaved mum
Weeds growing “higher than headstones” and other recent maintenance issues at Rotorua cemeteries have left mourners disappointed. By…
Chatham council boss says no CE credit card until policies tightened after damning AG report
Interim Chatham Islands council boss Bob Penter. Photo: supplied The interim Chatham Islands council boss says any chief…
Crash rescue impeded by live wires
Two people were stuck in a vehicle for more than two hours surrounded by live power lines after…
Hubble catches comet breaking apart by accident
This series of Hubble Space Telescope images of the fragmenting comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS), or K1 for short,…
Country Life: A look inside Mataura’s Masjid
Haji Zamberi Matyunus, a long time resident in Mataura and the current imam of the Mataura Masjid. Photo:…
Kiwi ex-pat’s plea to NZ politicians after crossing the ditch
New Zealanders are heading into an election year under pressure. Against that backdrop, 1News reporter Aziz Al-Sa’afin asks…
Matt Watson slams proposed fishing law changes to scrap commercial minimum fish sizes
Watson, host of Ultimate Fishing TV, told the Herald the plan was “outrageous and crazy”. He believes the…